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Challenging racism is at the heart of what unions do

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist”  Angela Davis Saturday 20 March 2021 marks the UN anti-racism Day of Action. Regrettably the effect of the global pandemic meant that demonstrations set to take place last year had to be postponed. However, an exciting online gathering event will replace […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

We cannot sit back, because it isn’t happening to us personally

IAM also highlights why it is crucial for Muslims to report Islamophobic hate crimes to authorities, for accurate data to be collected and […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Union calls on council to clarify its position on Black Lives Matter

UNISON are also asking for assurances that Cllr Halsall’s remarks do not represent Council policy, but merely his own […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

The union movement’s special responsibility to campaign against racism

The taking of George Floyd’s life, like all the many atrocities before this, must not be in vain, but serve as a catalyst for the outpouring of pent up anger at the […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black Lives Matter: Black Members Matter

For any members of our community feeling angry, sad, scared, or frustrated we are here to support you

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Public Inquiry into the Windrush Scandal Petition

Dear Friend We believe there should be an independent public inquiry into the Windrush scandal & the injustices faces by multi -generations & other communities who came to the UK from Commonwealth countries. We support this petition by the PCS Union which has been launched in my name on the union’s behalf. . The petition […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black Community – Mental Health

So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Check out UNISON’s local government podcast

Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black History Month 2023 events

Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Read our regional Black members spring 2024 newsletter

The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Black Members in the South East unite this October

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

Introducing Rosita Ellis – our new regional convenor

It's truly humbling for me to be the first Black woman in this role and I hope I can help inspire many more Black activists […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
22 September 2022 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online meeting

Our SOGs campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Black Members Committee

Date
28 June 2022 10:00am–3:00pm
Location
Guildford TBC

Our SOGs campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Growing participation in UNISON South East

Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region

Article on the UNISON South East site.